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Religions and how Baha'is understand their prophecies

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Oct 17, 2022
2 min

Religions and how Baha'is understand their prophecies

We all know that many religions have prophecies that they believe have been fulfilled or are yet to be.

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Mar 4
1 min

Esslemont College - Australia's First Baha'i Inspired School

Behind the scenes with the principal of Esslemont College

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“Love for all humanity”: Contributing to the discourse on racial unity in the Netherlands

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Dec 12, 2022
2 min

“Love for all humanity”: Contributing to the discourse on racial unity in the Netherlands

Recently, questions concerning national identity, migration, and prejudice were propelled into the public consciousness in the Netherlands.

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BIC Brussels: Exploring agricultural policies in light of the oneness of humanity

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Dec 12, 2022
2 min

BIC Brussels: Exploring agricultural policies in light of the oneness of humanity

The Brussels Office of the Bahá’í International Community (BIC) has released a statement titled Towards a Sustainable Food System.

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Nov 30, 2022
1 min

BIC statement at Human Rights Council special session on Iran

The 35th special session of the Human Rights Council addressed the deteriorating situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran

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Tunisia: TV interview explores constructive role of religion in society

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Nov 8, 2022
2 min

Tunisia: TV interview explores constructive role of religion in society

In an episode of a TV show in Tunisia, a representative of the Bahá’ís of Tunisia sat down for a discussion on the role of religion.

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BIC New York: Recasting humanity’s relationship with natural world

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Nov 7, 2022
2 min

BIC New York: Recasting humanity’s relationship with natural world

“Will humanity act on the truth that its own destiny and that of the planet are irrevocably intertwined?" asks the BIC in a recent statement

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Azerbaijan: Bahá’í principle of unity inspires national conference on coexistence

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Nov 7, 2022
2 min

Azerbaijan: Bahá’í principle of unity inspires national conference on coexistence

The first national conference on fostering coexistence in Azerbaijan was held by the government’s State Committee on Religious Associations

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BIC Geneva: Tackling hate speech at nexus of tech, government, and civil society

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Nov 7, 2022
3 min

BIC Geneva: Tackling hate speech at nexus of tech, government, and civil society

To address the challenge of increasing hate speech online there needs to be closer collaboration between the tech sector and the government.

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Bahá’í World Publication: New article examines the pursuit of social justice

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Sep 16, 2022
1 min

Bahá’í World Publication: New article examines the pursuit of social justice

The past century has seen the emergence of a rich landscape of social movements aimed at overcoming injustice.

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BIC Addis Ababa: Addressing the disproportionate impact of climate crisis on women

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Sep 16, 2022
2 min

BIC Addis Ababa: Addressing the disproportionate impact of climate crisis on women

A recent forum held by the Addis Ababa Office of the BIC explored the disproportionate impact of the climate crisis on women.

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Egypt: Short film on Bahá’í community highlights efforts for coexistence

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Sep 16, 2022
2 min

Egypt: Short film on Bahá’í community highlights efforts for coexistence

A film, “A Bahá’í in Egypt: A story of 3 generations” made by Elsaha, based in Egypt, gives a perspective on the experience of Baha'is.

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United Kingdom: How sensationalist journalism obscures view of reality

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Sep 15, 2022
3 min

United Kingdom: How sensationalist journalism obscures view of reality

What is the role of journalists in promoting understanding, especially in a media environment that is often driven by sensationalism?

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“Senseless cruelty”: New wave of arrests across Iran as Bahá’ís absurdly accused of “colonialism"

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Sep 15, 2022
3 min

“Senseless cruelty”: New wave of arrests across Iran as Bahá’ís absurdly accused of “colonialism"

Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence issued an appalling statement of oppressive hate propaganda against the persecuted Bahá’í religious minority

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Bahá’í World News Service: Russian-language BWNS launches

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Sep 15, 2022
1 min

Bahá’í World News Service: Russian-language BWNS launches

The Bahá’í World News Service is now available in Russian.

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Three weeks in Iran: 200 incidents of Baháʼís being targeted

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Sep 10, 2022
9 min

Three weeks in Iran: 200 incidents of Baháʼís being targeted

Government officials, international media outlets and many civil society actors and individuals have rushed to defend the Baha'is of Iran.

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Sep 10, 2022
1 min

Update: 6 Bahá’í homes destroyed and 20 hectares of land confiscated by Iranian government agents

Some 200 Iranian government agents destroyed six homes and confiscated over 20 hectares of land belonging to Bahá’ís in Roushankouh.

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Houses of Worship: Intricate exterior design of DRC temple comes into view

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Sep 10, 2022
2 min

Houses of Worship: Intricate exterior design of DRC temple comes into view

Work on the decorative tile cladding of the dome of the Bahá’í House of Worship in the DRC has notably advanced.

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An uplifting wave of global conferences inspires common purpose

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Aug 31, 2022
2 min

An uplifting wave of global conferences inspires common purpose

Over 80 conferences are taking place across Canada alongside many others around the world that are teaching how to build vibrant communities

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“Family a seedbed for change”: Fostering a new culture of equality in India

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Aug 31, 2022
4 min

“Family a seedbed for change”: Fostering a new culture of equality in India

Justice necessitates that women should have equal rights as men. However, achieving true equality is difficult.

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Shocking demolition of homes and land grabs signals intensifying persecution of Iran’s Baháʼís

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Aug 30, 2022
1 min

Shocking demolition of homes and land grabs signals intensifying persecution of Iran’s Baháʼís

In a cruel escalation, two days after previous attacks on Baháʼís in Iran, Iranian government and local agents have sealed off Roushankouh.

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